Sneeze easer: seasonal snifflers now have one less reason to visit their doctors
Article Abstract:
Nasalcrom, which is cromolyn sodium, can now be bought without a prescription. It is affective against allergic rhinitis, that is, allergy problems of sensitivity to pollen, pet fur and dander, and the like. It is a good preventative and should be used before the start of the pollen season.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1997
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Save your sprays: asthma symptoms respond to less medication
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A four month test in which albuterol inhalers were used as needed rather than by a schedule not only saved money, but indicated that extra use gave no measurable benefits to mild asthma sufferers. Asthmatics should check with the doctor before changing medication schedule.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1997
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Rx for MS: new "shot" at improving symptoms
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Research indicates that glatiramer acetate is as effective in treating symptoms of relapsing-remitting MS as the beta-interferons, the most commonly prescribed MS drugs, but lack most of beta-interferons' side-effects.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1997
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